Training high potential entrepreneurs at a startup accelerator,Nailab
Join me in training high potential early entrepreneurs at Akirachix in Nairobi. It was an incredible series of days with a broad range of topics in Marketing and Digital strategy
5 lessons the death of Grace Makosewe and Achieng’ Abura has taught me about career and life
I heard about the death of the Grace Makosewe and Achieng’Abura on social media, and in each case it was a ‘what?’ ‘what?’ gut wrenching reaction.Then it dawned that the reality is, everything, no matter how beautiful,talented and glamorous has a start has an end, and so does life. It got me thinking and reflecting…
Aspire Magazine features linaconnect.com in its global magazine
What a wonderful opportunity!Aspire foundation sharing the linaconnect story with readers from all over the world! Have a look at page 12
Victor Peace works his photoshoot magic;behind the scenes
Every two years or so, it is important to take professional pictures for visa applications (don’t smile, show your ears), formal pictures for work, and casual pictures for promotional purposes such as for magazines, for personal memories among others. This year, I had an amazing photoshoot with celebrity photographer Victor Peace. The behind the scenes prep work reminded me…
Moderating ‘Entrepreneur’s corner’ on ‘Marketing Strategy for startups’
A 2 hour Marketing Strategy conversation with OLX, business leaders and other startups in the ecosystem, condensed into 10 minutes of wisdom of how small businesses can scale fast by failing forward, testing concepts and using modern media.
Aprelle launches a luxury made in Africa
Aprelle Duany shares the incredible story of the launch of her brainchild, an African luxury handbag brand, and the audacity of her vision and hope for her first collection
Lina is a Media, Marketing Communications and Business Strategy professional with over 10 years experience. She loves travel and adventure despite being challenged in reading maps, is passionate about entrepreneurship and is usually at the right place at the right time for opportunity.
Praised by
The workshop was interactive, interesting beneficial for real life startups, and real businesses. It was not a hypothetical class at all.
Olive Chao, Founder
House of Chao
Jumping for Girls with the British High Commissioner and teenagers during the Girl Summit 2014, Nairobi chapter, after moderating the youth program.
Dr. Christian Turner
British High Commissioner to Kenya
Lina has so much to offer, high confidence and intellect, if only we had more time to learn from her!
Georgina Okaka
Farming Business Founder
Lina is an amazing public speaker, approachable and friendly. She presents marketing with clarity that makes it easy to understand and remember, I feel I now want to get into marketing! I would recommend Lina highly!
Faith Christine Gor, CEO
Nutrition Entrepreneur
I got the promotion with a salary increment in 4 minutes flat.
Joseph M
System Analyst, Tech Company
This is the best presentation we have seen in the entire(CFCStanbic Bank) 'The Magnate' competition.
Moses Nderitu, CEO
Excloosive Kenya
Lina used her personal experience to motivate me she explained the content such as social media, branding and target market in a memorable way. I can remember most of it even now! She gave personal attention to the entire group and encouraged team work and participation.
Esther Sunday. CEO
Fikia Wambui, (Social Entrepreneur)
Lina offered an interactive training that shared her great personal experience, motivation and energy to her full capacity. She held nothing back.
Enid Mwayuli
Entreprenuer
Gaone congratulating Lina for making an excellent presentation at a United Nations forum in Addis Ababa.
Gaone Masire
Head of Human Resources, African Union
Great lessons on pitching, marketing, and branding. I loved it, the session was incredible!
Keziah Biwott
Entreprenuer